Butterflies in Mind -- Zinnia
Susan C. Dunlap
A collection of 50 images as if seen from a butterfly’s point of view. Includes the names of native Zinnia species and the most complete list of US butterflies that will feed on Zinnia blossoms.
Butterflies in Mind -- Asclepias
Susan C. Dunlap
“Milkweed is the single most important plant for Monarch butterflies. This lavishly illustrated book contains details about the structure and cultivation of native Milkweeds, information about the 139 nectar-feeding butterflies they...
Butterflies in Mind -- Monarch
Susan C. Dunlap
This abundantly illustrated volume enables you to select from a complete list of well described perennial nectar plants that are known to attract & feed Monarch butterflies. Over 40 genera are described that are suitable to be grown...
Butterflies in Mind -- Perennials
Susan C. Dunlap
Butterflies in Mind - Perennials. This book is a definitive guide to perennial nectar plants preferred by US butterflies. It empowers you to feed, attract, support (and help identify) nectar-feeding butterflies that reside in the US....

Polygonia comma, the Eastern Comma, can be found in nearly all the states, including Alaska, but not Hawaii.
Favorite nectar plant: Asclepias
USDA Growing Zones for this plant include: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

Host plants:
Betula papyrifera
Boehmeria
Boehmeria cylindrica
Celtis occidentalis
Humulus
Humulus lupulus
Laportea canadensis
Ribes
Tilia
Ulmus
Ulmus americana
Urtica
Urtica dioica
Urtica dioica gracilis

PD image courtesy of
Dr. Thomas B. Barnes, USFWS
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